Sorbaria sorbifolia (False spiraea)
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2m max. spread |
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3m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Sorbaria sorbifolia
Other names: False spiraea, Schizonotus sorbifolius, Spiraea sorbifolia
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Genus: Sorbaria
Species: S. sorbifolia - S. sorbifolia is a large deciduous shrub with dark green pinnate leaves that are pink-tinged when young. In early summer, it bears upright clusters of white flowers.
Sorbaria sorbifolia is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green, Flushed pink in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Suckering
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Pests: Generally pest free
Diseases: Generally disease free
General care
Propagation methods: Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Suckers. REGISTER to read more...
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Sorbaria sorbifolia (False spiraea) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Waterside
Cultivation: Grow in free-draining soil in sun or partial shade. Drought tolerant but benefits from regular watering. Removing suckers and annual pruning will benefit the shape of the shrub.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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Buy Sorbaria sorbifolia (False spiraea) from:
- Beeches Nursery (Mail Order)
- Crown Nursery (Mail Order & Wholesale)
- Mucklestone Nurseries (Mail Order)
- Larch Cottage Nurseries (Mail Order)
- Auchgourish Botanic Garden (Mail Order)
- East Northdown Farm Nursery (Mail Order)
- Plantbase (Mail Order)
- Farmyard Nurseries
- Future Forests (Mail Order)
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